Census ACS · #267 MSA
Kenosha Metro Area
The Kenosha, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 168,413 residents. The median household income is $79,412 and the median home value is $247,800.
168,413
Population
620
People / sq mi
$79,412
Median Income
$247,800
Median Home Value
The Kenosha CBSA covers 272 sq mi of land at 619.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,412
Median Household Income
$40,540
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Kenosha metro's price level is 101.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.1% higher the US average. The local median income of $79,412 has the buying power of $78,534 in average-priced US metros.
101.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$78,534
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$79,412
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$247,800
Median Home Value
$1,175
Median Rent
67.6%
Homeownership
Education
91.5%
High School+
30.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
25.8 min
Avg Commute
40.5%
Foreign Born
Kenosha spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Kenosha, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 168,413 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #267 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Kenosha metro area is $79,412, with a per capita income of $40,540.
The Kenosha, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Kenosha, Wi CBSA (28450) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.